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Gatekeeping

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celebritydivorce2 years ago

Jeannie Mai addresses safety concerns and denies gatekeeping allegations in divorce from Jeezy

Jeannie Mai denies "gatekeeping" her daughter from estranged husband Jeezy amid their divorce, stating that she wants to foster an open and safe environment for both parents to actively participate in their 1-year-old daughter's life. Mai emphasizes the need for reasonable safety measures, including properly securing firearms and having trained caregivers. Jeezy had previously accused Mai of gatekeeping. The couple filed for divorce in September after two years of marriage.

media-and-entertainment2 years ago

Jann Wenner's Misunderstanding of Black Music's Depth

Jann Wenner, cofounder of Rolling Stone, faced backlash after admitting in an interview that he excluded pioneering Black artists and female artists from his collection of interviews with musical legends because they were not part of his "zeitgeist" or "articulate enough on an intellectual level." Wenner's comments highlight the entrenched privilege and biases in the music industry and media gatekeeping. His remarks led to his removal from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation board and distancing from Rolling Stone. The incident underscores the need for an overhaul of systems that perpetuate exclusion and the importance of digital platforms in providing opportunities for underrepresented artists.

gaming2 years ago

"Navigating the Do's and Don'ts of Conversing with Final Fantasy Enthusiasts"

Here are 10 things you should never say to a Final Fantasy fan, including making jokes about the series, dismissing their love for Final Fantasy XIV, questioning the Aeris vs. Aerith debate, mentioning the infamous low-poly grapes, claiming that all Japanese RPGs are the same, criticizing the movie "Spirits Within," suggesting ways to revive Aerith in Final Fantasy VII, arguing about the pronunciation of Tidus' name, expressing preferences for newer games over classics, and engaging in gatekeeping behavior towards newcomers.